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Albertsons is the second largest supermarket operator in the United States with over 2,200 stores across a variety of banners. About 80% of the firm's sales stem from non-perishable and fresh food, of which 25% comes from its portfolio of private brands. The company operates fuel centers and pharmacies at about 20% and 75% of its store locations, respectively. Albertsons went public in 2020 following years of ownership under private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which still owns about a fourth of outstanding shares.

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화요일(10일) 크로거(NYSE:KR) 주가는 미국 판사가 앨버트슨(Albertsons Companies Inc)과의 합병을 금지했다는 보도가 나온 후 상승 마감했다. 

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스피릿 항공(NYSE:SAVE)이 파산 신청을 고려 중이라는 소식이 퍼지자, 비판자들은 소셜 미디어를 통해 바이든 행정부를 비난했다. 그 이유는 무엇일까? 올해 1월, 미국 반독점 규제 당국이 제트블루 항공(NASDAQ:JBLU)의 38억 달러에 스피릿 인수를 차단한 사건을 기억해 보자. 실제로 지난 4년 동안, 규제 당국은 경쟁을 저해한다고 판단되는 인수합병 활동을 종종 저지해왔다. 예를 들어 크로거(NYSE:KR)와 앨버트슨(NYSE:ACI)의 250억 달러 규모 합병과 같은 사례가 있다.

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UBS analyst Mark Carden maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $27 to $24.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $24

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $21 to $22.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Albertsons Companies, Raises Price Target to $22

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Albertsons Companies shares are trading higher after Telsey Advisory Group upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target from $21 to $26.

Correction: Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman upgrades Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $21 to $26. (Rating changed)

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Correction: Telsey Advisory Group Upgrades Albertsons Companies to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $26 (Rating changed)

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $21 to $26.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Albertsons Companies, Raises Price Target to $26

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Albertson's shares are trading higher. The stock has been volatile after the company's merger with Kroger was recently blocked.

Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) disclosed the termination of its merger agreement with Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) following a preliminary injunction by the U.S. District <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42456428/kroger-and-albertsons-call-off-merger-plans-75-billion-share-buyback-cancels-47-billion-merger-debt">Court in Oregon</a>.
Kroger's Board approved a new $7.5 billion share repurchase program, replacing the previous $1 billion authorization from September 2022.
The company plans to execute an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement for about $5 billion of common stock. Kroger anticipates strong free cash flow and remains focused on capital allocation priorities. Following the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger will redeem $4.7 billion in senior notes issued on August 27, 2024.
Kroger shares gained 3.1% to trade at $63.20 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Kroger following the announcement.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly maintained Kroger with an Overweight and raised the price target from $70 to $73.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Kelly Bania maintained the stock with a Market Perform and raised the price target from $60 to $63.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintained Kroger with a Neutral and raised the price target from $63 to $66. </li>
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $27.25 to $21.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $21

Kroger Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Thursday. The company disclosed the termination of its merger agreement with Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) following a preliminary injunction <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42448447/kroger-reiterates-its-commitment-to-lower-prices-and-initiates-new-7-5b-share-buyback-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">by the U.S. District Court in Oregon</a>.
U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Adrienne Nelson ruled in favor of the U.S.&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a decision filed in<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42424808/kroger-stock-up-after-judge-blocks-albertsons-deal-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Oregon federal court on Tuesday</a>.
The FTC had argued that the proposed deal violated antitrust laws. The companies submitted a plan to the FTC that included the divestiture of hundreds of stores to C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers in order to maintain appropriate competition in the space.
Nelson on Tuesday found that the divestiture plans wouldn't do enough to replace competition that would be impacted as a result of the deal.
Earlier yesterday, Albertsons announced the termination of its proposed merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit&nbsp;against the grocery giant, accusing Kroger of violating the contractual obligations of the merger agreement by failing to do all it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42444582/albertsons-puts-an-end-to-merger-deal-sues-kroger-following-court-ruling-we-believe-strongly-in-the-merits-of-our-case" rel="noreferrer noopener">could to secure regulatory approval</a>.
Later yesterday, Kroger issued a statement that it looks forward to accelerating its flywheel to grow alternative profit businesses and generate increased cash flows.
Rodney McMullen, Kroger&#8217;s Chairman and CEO said, &#8220;The strength of our balance sheet and sustainability of our model allows us to pursue a variety of growth opportunities, including further investment in our store network through new stores and remodels, which will be an important part of our 8 – 11% TSR model over time.&#8221;
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Kroger reiterated its commitment to investing in America to lower grocery prices, higher wages, infrastructure, and community support.
Kroger has invested $5 billion in price reductions since 2003 and $2.4 billion in wage increases since 2018, raising average hourly pay by 38% with benefits.
Additionally, Kroger allocates $3.6 billion to $3.8 billion annually in capital investments to build and remodel stores, enhance food processing facilities, improve the customer experience, and create new job opportunities.
Buyback: Kroger&#8217;s Board approved a new $7.5 billion share repurchase program, replacing the previous $1 billion authorization from September 2022.
The company plans to execute an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement for about $5 billion of common stock. Kroger anticipates strong free cash flow and remains focused on capital allocation priorities.
Following the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger will redeem $4.7 billion in senior notes issued on August 27, 2024.
The notes, which include a special mandatory redemption clause, will be redeemed at 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest up to the redemption date.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>) and Tidal ETF Trust Newday Ocean Health ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHOY#NYSE">AHOY</a>).
Price Action: KR shares are up 0.99% at $61.33 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Kroger Terminates Its Merger Agreement With Albertsons; Board Authorizes $7.5B Share Repurchase Program Including $5B Accelerated Share Repurchase

Kroger Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) and Albertsons Companies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) will remain competitors after a U.S. judge blocked the companies&#8217; proposed merger. It didn&#8217;t take long for them to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42436436/albertsons-files-lawsuit-against-kroger-for-breach-of-merger-agreement">start acting like it again</a>.
What Happened: Albertsons announced the termination of its proposed merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit against the grocery giant, accusing Kroger of violating the contractual obligations of the merger agreement by failing to do all it could to secure regulatory approval.
&#8220;Rather than fulfill its contractual obligations to ensure that the merger succeeded, Kroger acted in its own financial self-interest, repeatedly providing insufficient divestiture proposals that ignored regulators&#8217; concerns. Kroger&#8217;s self-serving conduct, taken at the expense of Albertsons and the agreed transaction, has harmed Albertsons&#8217; shareholders, associates and consumers,&#8221; said Tom Moriarty, general counsel and chief policy officer of Albertsons.
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42424808/kroger-stock-up-after-judge-blocks-albertsons-deal-what-you-need-to-know">blocked the proposed merger</a> of the two companies after finding the deal would impact competition in the grocery space. Attorneys for both companies previously said the deal would most likely be squashed if the judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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Albertsons alleges Kroger failed to exercise &#8220;best efforts&#8221; and failed to take &#8220;any and all actions&#8221; to make sure the merger was approved as required of the company under terms of the merger agreement. Albertsons also alleges Kroger breached the merger agreement by &#8220;repeatedly refusing&#8221; to divest necessary assets for antitrust approval, ignoring regulators&#8217; feedback and failing to cooperate with Albertsons.
Kroger responded to the accusations Wednesday morning, calling the lawsuit &#8220;baseless and without merit.&#8221;
&#8220;Kroger refutes these allegations in the strongest possible terms,&nbsp;especially in light of Albertsons&#8217; repeated intentional material breaches and interference throughout the merger process, which we will prove in court,&#8221; the company said. 
&#8220;We went to extraordinary lengths to uphold the merger agreement throughout the entirety of the regulatory process and the facts will make that abundantly clear.&#8221;
Albertsons is seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, alleging shareholders were unfairly denied a multi-billion-dollar premium that Kroger agreed to pay for Albertsons shares.
Albertsons also believes it&#8217;s entitled to a $600 million termination fee. Kroger challenged the allegation in its statement and said the company looks forward to responding in court.
KR, ACI Price Action: At the time of publication, Kroger shares were up 0.58% at $61.08 while Albertsons shares were down 0.38% at $18.44, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Albertsons Puts End To Merger Deal, Sues Kroger Following Court Ruling: 'We Believe Strongly In The Merits Of Our Case'

Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $19.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $19

Albertsons' claims are baseless and without merit.
Kroger refutes these allegations in the strongest possible terms, especially in light of Albertsons' repeated intentional material breaches and interference throughout the merger process, which we will prove in court.
This is clearly an attempt to deflect responsibility following Kroger's written notification of Albertsons' multiple breaches of the agreement, and to seek payment of the merger's break fee, to which they are not entitled.
Kroger looks forward to responding to these baseless claims in court. We went to extraordinary lengths to uphold the merger agreement throughout the entirety of the regulatory process and the facts will make that abundantly clear.
We are incredibly proud of the Kroger team for how they worked through the merger process with the highest degree of integrity and commitment. &nbsp;
We are confident in Kroger's value creation model to drive sustainable growth. &nbsp;Kroger's Board of Directors is currently evaluating next steps that serve the best interests of Kroger's customers and associates, and create value for shareholders.

Kroger Refutes Albertsons' Lawsuit As Baseless And Meritless; Claims Albertsons Breached Merger Agreement And Pledges To Prove Allegations In Court While Evaluating Next Steps For Shareholder Value Creation

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $22 to $21.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Albertsons Companies, Lowers Price Target to $21

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<li>Annual identical sales growth in the range of 1.8% to 2.2%.</li>
<li>Annual adjusted EBITDA in the range of $3.90 to $3.98 billion.</li>
<li>Annual adjusted net income per Class A common share ("Adjusted EPS") in the range of $2.20 to $2.30 per share.</li>
<li>Annual income tax rate of approximately 23%.</li>
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently blocked the merger of Albertson's and Kroger, which are the two largest stand-alone grocery chains.

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화요일(10일) 크로거(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) 주가는 미국 판사가 앨버트슨(Albertsons Companies Inc)과의 합병을 막았다는 보도가 나온 후 상승 마감했다.
무슨 일 있었나: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/kroger-s-24-6-billion-albertsons-deal-blocked-by-federal-judge?embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">블룸버그</a>에 따르면 애드리안 넬슨 미국 지방 판사는 화요일 오리건 연방법원에 제출된 판결에서 미국 연방거래위원회(FTC)의 손을 들어주었다. 넬슨 판사는 크로거와 앨버트슨의 합병 거래가 식료품 분야의 경쟁에 영향을 미칠 것이라고 판단했다.
FTC는 이번 합병 제안이 독점 금지법을 위반한다고 주장했다. 두 회사는 FTC에 적절한 경쟁을 유지하기 위해 수백 개의 매장을 C&amp;S 홀세일 그로서스(C&amp;S Wholesale Grocers)에 매각하는 계획을 제출했다. 넬슨 판사는 화요일에 이 매각 계획이 합병의 결과로 영향을 받을 경쟁을 대체하기에 충분하지 않다고 판결했다.
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이 합병 거래가 승인된다면 크로거는 미국 전역에 걸쳐 약 5,000개의 매장을 소유하게 될 것이다. 로이터에 따르면, 크로거와 앨버트슨은 재판에서 월마트나 아마존 같은 글로벌 대기업과 경쟁하기 위해서는 합병이 필요하다고 주장했다. 한편, 식료품 노동조합은 합병이 일자리 감소로 이어질 가능성이 있다고 주장하며 합병을 비판했다.
이번 판결은 아마도 합병 거래의 종료를 의미할 것이다. 양사의 변호사들은 판사가 FTC의 손을 들어줄 경우, 이번 거래는 무산될 가능성이 높다고 말했다.
합병을 차단하는 판결 소식에 크로거의 주가는 5% 이상 급등한 반면, 앨버트슨의 주가는 4% 가까이 하락했다.
크로거 주가 움직임: 크로거의 주가는 올해 들어 지금까지 약 32% 상승했다. <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a> 데이터에 따르면, 화요일 종가는 5.14% 상승한 60.73달러였다.
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스피릿 항공(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>)이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41182466" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">파산 신청을 고려</a> 중이라는 소식이 퍼지자, 비판자들은 소셜 미디어를 통해 바이든 행정부를 비난했다.
그 이유는 무엇일까? 올해 1월, 미국 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36648448/jetblue-spirit-airlines-merger-blocked-spirit-shares-tumble">반독점 규제 당국</a>이 제트블루 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>)의 38억 달러에 스피릿 인수를 차단한 사건을 기억해 보자. 실제로 지난 4년 동안, 규제 당국은 경쟁을 저해한다고 판단되는 인수합병 활동을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40693260/kroger-albertsons-merger-in-ftc-crosshairs-customers-competitors-at-risk">종종 저지해왔다.</a> 예를 들어 크로거(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kr" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for KR" data-google-interstitial="false">KR</a>)와 앨버트슨(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aci" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ACI" data-google-interstitial="false">ACI</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/22/10/29266605/kroger-albertsons-finally-seal-the-rumored-merger-deal-see-highlights">250억 달러 규모 합병</a>과 같은 사례가 있다.
제트블루/스피릿 사건도 다르지 않았다. 이번 주로 넘어가면, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/spirit-airlines-in-talks-with-bondholders-over-terms-of-potential-bankruptcy-filing-fdd23fae">월스트리트 저널</a>이 보도한 바와 같이 스피릿은 채권자 및 채무자들과 협상 중이며, 챕터 11 파산이 문제를 해결할 최선의 선택인지 검토하고 있다.
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Biden and Harris torched the merger. Now many will be without a job.
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관찰자들은 제트블루의 인수로 일자리가 유지되고 항공사 자체가 구제될 수 있었을 것이라고 주장했다. 스피릿의 문제는 여러 대의 에어버스 비행기를 터보팬 엔진 문제로 운항 중지해야 했던 것에서 비롯된 것임을 주목할 필요가 있다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카 증권의 분석가들은 1월에 스피릿의 지속적인 엔진 수리가 &#8220;전통적인 초저가 항공사 모델&#8221;에 악영향을 미쳤다고 언급했다.
플로리다주 다니아 비치에 본사를 둔 스피릿은 또한 &#8220;가격에 민감한 레저 여행객들 간의 치열한 경쟁&#8221;과 국내 항공편 좌석의 공급 과잉&#8221;을 재정적 어려움의 원인으로 꼽았다.
&#8220;이 모든 것은 바이든과 그의 FTC 팀 덕분이다. 잘했다, 조!&#8221;라는 한 소셜 미디어 사용자의 글이 올라왔다.
선례를 보면 제트블루와의 거래가 스피릿에게 안전망이 되지 않았을 것이라는 점은 분명하다. 대부분의 주요 항공사 인수합병은 타겟이 부실 자산이든 아니든 일자리 손실로 이어지기 때문이다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41178053/spirit-airlines-engages-in-bankruptcy-talks-amid-financial-struggles-report">스피릿 항공, 금융적 어려움 속에서 파산 협상 진행 중</a>
합병의 규모와 영향은 합병의 크기와 같은 여러 요인에 따라 달라질 수 있다. 주요 합병으로 인한 일자리 손실의 몇 가지 예시는 다음과 같다:
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<li>아메리칸 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>)과 US 에어웨이스(US Airways): 2013년 인수 합병 후 몇 천 개의 일자리가 사라졌다. 추정치는 1,500~3,000개의 직위가 줄어들었다.</li>
<li>유나이티드 항공(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)과 콘티넨털 항공(Continental Airlines): 2010년 합병으로 약 1,500~2,000개의 일자리가 사라졌다. 이러한 감축은 주로 중복된 기업 및 관리 직책 때문이었다.</li>
<li>델타 항공(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)과 노스웨스트 항공(Northwest Airlines): 2008년 합병은 결합된 항공사가 성장하는 데 도움을 주었지만, 약 2,000~3,000개의 일자리가 사라지는 결과를 초래했다.</li>
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항공사 합병은 종종 노선 및 용량 최적화를 통해 덜 수익성이 좋은 분야에서의 인력 필요성을 줄인다. 연료 및 인건비 절감과 같은 비용 시너지는 추가 감축을 촉발할 수 있다. 항공기 통합은 구형 항공기를 퇴출시키고 기술직 직원들에게 영향을 줄 수 있다.
노조 합의 및 노동 계약은 합병된 항공사가 인건비 및 복리를 조정함에 따라 해고로 이어질 수도 있다.
모든 합병이 심각한 일자리 손실로 이어지는 것은 아니지만, 파산도 마찬가지이다. 회사가 챕터 11을 신청하면 부채와 운영을 재조정하면서 운영을 계속할 수 있어 재정적으로 생존할 기회를 제공하므로 때로는 일자리를 구할 수 있다.
이 과정에서 회사는 계약을 재구성하고, 채권자들과 재협상하며, 운영을 효율화할 수 있다. 이는 완전 청산에서 잃어버릴 일자리를 보호하는 데 도움이 될 수 있다. 해고가 발생할 수 있지만, 챕터 11은 사업이 회복되고 일부 인력을 보호할 기회를 더 많이 제공한다.
스피릿의 부채는 월스트리트 저널에 따르면 약 33억 달러에 달한다.
최근 항공사 파산 사례로는 2017년에 발생한 버진 아메리카(Virgin America)와 모나크 항공(Monarch Airlines), 2019년 와우 에어(WOW Air), 2020년 LATAM 항공 그룹 SA(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTM#NYSE">LTM</a>)가 있다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41123208/latam-airlines-earnings-will-remain-higher-for-longer-says-bullish-analyst">모건 스탠리의 애널리스트에 따르면</a>, LATAM은 2022년에 파산에서 회복되어 더 강하고 더 크고 효율적으로 재편성되었다.
다음은 (What's Next): 스피릿이 파산 절차를 진행할지 여부는 아직 불확실하다. 금요일 스피릿 주가는 24.55% 하락하여 1.69달러에 마감되었다. 이후 시간외 거래에서 1.78% 추가 하락했다.
2024년에는 주가가 89% 이상 하락했다.

이제 읽어보세요: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41124443/whats-going-on-with-delta-united-and-spirit-airlines-shares-tuesday">델타, 유나이티드, 스피릿 항공 주식에 무슨 일이 있었나?</a></li>
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